inventors

Meet the pioneers of history's greatest inventions with this nonfiction book for children ages 7 to 9. Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax aboard Hideo Shima's bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr as they exchange ideas between scenes. "The Inventors" explores the remarkable achievements of more than 50 inventors in great detail. The stories are unique and extraordinary. From Mr. Kellogg, who accidentally invented corn flakes after letting the cereal boil too long, to the ancient Turkish polymath Ismail al-Jazari, who decided the best way to power a clock was with an elephant model, to Sarah E. Good's space-saving solution to a fold-out bed—all the inventors in this book used a tremendous amount of creativity to find ways to improve our world. These groundbreaking inventions span the earliest discoveries to modern breakthroughs in science, food, transportation, technology, toys, and more. Every page is packed with amazing facts, with each inventor's accomplishments told like a story. Jessamy Hook's beautiful illustrations bring the inventors' stories to life, and stunning photographs highlight the details of their designs. With hand-drawn cross-sections revealing the intricacies of a robotic arm, the first airplane, and the printing press, young readers will be amazed at being able to see firsthand how these amazing machines work. The inventors come from all walks of life and all over the world, making this book perfect for every budding inventor.